Say It With Your Ink

By Jasmine Tay Boyd

Who are you when nobody is watching?

Twelve-year-old Amaya Reynolds is thoughtful, responsible, and used to keeping the peace. But when a group chat mistake turns into a school-wide moment, she's forced to decide whether staying quiet is worth shrinking herself.

What begins as a simple writing assignment becomes something bigger - a voice, a movement, and a student writing circle called Ink Rising that gives others the courage to be heard.

As friendships shift, leadership gets heavy, and confidence is tested in front of her entire school, Amaya learns something powerful:

Being strong doesn't mean being loud.
It means being steady.

This heartfelt middle-grade novel celebrates:

- Identity and self-worth
- Friendship and accountability
- Black girl magic in everyday life
- Finding your voice through creativity
- Courage that grows from the inside out

Perfect for readers ages 10-13, this empowering story reminds young people that they do not have to shrink to belong.

Because belonging doesn't come from fitting in.

It comes from standing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H23T53QG
• ISBN13: 9798248950072
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"